IBFW: Riddhi-Siddhi's show inspired by Japanese gardens

Panaji: Designer duo Riddhi and Siddhi Mapxencar brought the Japanese flavour on the ramp during the India Beach Fashion Week held in Goa. The collection had outfits which a person or bride can wear for destination wedding.

"The collection has been inspired by Japanese gardens. They are known for their beauty and aesthetics. The floral (designs) in the garments are depicted in the form of embroidery," Riddhi said.

"Also, stripes and hounds tooth design weaved in garments depict the geometry of Japanese art which is used in tea house of Japanese gardens," she said after their recent show on Goa's Candolim beach where model Gauhar Khan was the showstopper.

"Garments (displayed in the show) were only made of natural fabrics like pure chiffon, crepe and georgette. The collection focused on occasion wear. Light weight saree-gowns, skirt ghagras, gowns and drape sarees were the focus of the collection," said Siddhi who has partnered with her twin sister Riddhi in the label 'mapxencaRS'.

The IBFW exhibit of the designers was this time different from their past works. The designers said that they want to start an affordable line for fashion enthusiasts in the near future.